Town of Kippens
Regular Council Meeting, November 13, 2014
Minutes of a regular meeting of the council
of the Town of Kippens, held in the
Town Hall, November 13, 2014 at 8:15 P.M.
Members PresentMayorPaul Noseworthy
Deputy MayorDebbie Brake-Patten
CouncillorsBarry Noftall
John Dawson
Leon Benoit
Keon Wells
Absent with RegretsCouncillorKen Meade
Also Present:Town ClerkDebbie Cormier
CAO/ManagerRoss Ryan
Motion #143/14: Motion by Councillor Dawson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Brake-Patten,be it hereby
resolved to adopt the October 16, 2014 Council Meeting Minutes.
In favour: Mayor P. Noseworthy, Deputy Mayor D. Brake-Patten and Councillors J. Dawson, L. Benoit, K. Wells and B.Noftall
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried
Motion #144/14: Motion by Councillor Noftall, seconded by Deputy Mayor Brake-Patten, be it hereby resolved to adopt the November 13, 2014 Council Meeting Agenda.
In favour: Mayor P. Noseworthy, Deputy Mayor D. Brake-Patten and Councillors J. Dawson, L. Benoit, K. Wells and B. Noftall
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried
Financial
Motion #145/14:Motion by Deputy Mayor Brake-Patten, seconded by Councillor Dawson, be it hereby resolved to approve payment of invoices for a total of $61,668.47.
In favour: Mayor P. Noseworthy, Deputy Mayor D. Brake-Patten and Councillors J. Dawson, L. Benoit, K. Wells and B. Noftall
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried
Motion #146/14: Motion by Deputy Mayor Brake-Patten, seconded by Councillor Wells, be it hereby resolved to reduce the taxes for 135 Kippens, a second property owned by a resident based on the mil rate.
In favour: Mayor P. Noseworthy, Deputy Mayor D. Brake-Patten and Councillors J. Dawson, L. Benoit, K. Wells and B. Noftall
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried
New Business
Save Canada Post Proclamation read by Mayor Noseworthy.
Whereas Canada Post and the Conservatives are taking an axe to long-treasured postal services – killing good jobs, eliminating door-to-door delivery, drastically, increasing postage rates and closing, downsizing and reducing hours at post offices: Whereas Canada Post did not properly consult on these changes, effectively eliminating any opportunity for input from the people who will be most affected; and Whereas closing and downsizing post offices, reducing post office hours, and eliminating door-to-door delivery will reduce service and eliminate thousands of jobs in communities throughout our country. Whereas Canada Post offers a public service that needs to be protected; Be it hereby resolved that the Town of Kippens write a letter to the Minister responsible for Canada Post that calls on the government to reverse the changes to services announced by Canada Post, and to look instead for ways to increase service and revenues in areas such as postal banking. Be it further resolved that the Town of Kippens ask the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to request that the federal government properly consult with the public about what kind of postal service they need before allowing Canada post to make such major changes to public postal services. Dated at Kippens this 13th day of November 2014.
Motion #147/14: Motion by Councillor Noftall, seconded by Councillor Dawson, be it hereby resolved that the Town of Kippens implement a new occupancy permit process.
In favour: Mayor P. Noseworthy, Deputy Mayor D. Brake-Patten and Councillors J. Dawson, L. Benoit, K. Wells and B. Noftall
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried
Permits
Motion #148/14: Motion by Councillor Wells, seconded by Councillor Dawson, be it hereby resolved to grant a permit for the construction of a shed/garage at the following addresses, being in full compliance:
12 Fir Avenue
35 Birch Drive
10 McCarthy’s Lane
16 Kippens Road
37 Orchard Lane
In favour: Mayor P. Noseworthy, Deputy Mayor D. Brake-Patten and Councillors J. Dawson, L. Benoit, K. Wells and B. Noftall
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried
Motion #149/14: Motion by Councillor Wells, seconded by Councillor Benoit, be it hereby resolved to grant a permit for the construction of a house at 12 Fir Avenue, being in full compliance.
In favour: Mayor P. Noseworthy, Deputy Mayor D. Brake-Patten and Councillors J. Dawson, L. Benoit, K. Wells and B. Noftall
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried
Motion #150/14: Motion by Councillor Wells, seconded by Councillor Noftall, be it hereby resolved to grant a permit to build a shed extension at 3 Oceanview Drive, being in full compliance.
In favour: Mayor P. Noseworthy, Deputy Mayor D. Brake-Patten and Councillors J. Dawson, L. Benoit, K. Wells and B. Noftall
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried
Additional Business
Committee Reports
Fire Department
Councillor B. Noftall reported that training is ongoing.
Recreation
Councillor L. Benoit reported the theme for this years’ Santa Clause parade, which will be held December 6th is “Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child”. Work on the town’s float will begin soon and residents are encouraged to help. Information regarding the float will be posted on the town information sign. The recreation committee will be having a meeting in the following week and anyone interested helping with the float or joining the recreation committee can contact Councillor Benoit.
Communications
Councillor J. Dawson reported thathe attended a meeting regarding the new website with Wayne Quilty, Mayor Noseworthy and Town Manager Ross Ryan. A review of the proposed website has been completed and the site is being created. Once completed council will be presented with the final product. Councillor Dawson represented the town at the high school Remembrance Day assembly.
Finance
Deputy Mayor D. Brake-Patten reported that she is working on the 2015 budget with Councillor Noftall.
They are working diligently and hoping to sustain the current tax rate. Expenditures are being monitored closely.
Mayors Report
Mayor P. Noseworthy reported that all councillors are concerned about the budget and that spending is done properly. All spending is done prudently and there comes a time when you have to spend to move forward. The mayor and town manager met with another developer trying to resolve issues for further development.
Town Manager Update
Ross Ryan gave an update on the Island Pond Project. Meridian has submitted all of the engineering drawings, plans and surveys to Municipal Affairs for review. Once the review is completed it can be submitted for tender.
Motion #151/14:Motion by Councillor Dawson, be it hereby resolved to adjourn the CouncilMeeting.
In favour: Mayor P. Noseworthy, Deputy Mayor D. Brake-Patten and Councillors J. Dawson, L. Benoit and B. Noftall
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried
Council meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Next regular council meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2014.
______
Debbie Cormier, Town ClerkMayor Paul Noseworthy
1